Workshop Service Technician – Plate Heat Exchangers
Thornhill Australia Pty Ltd

Ormeau/Yatala/Stapylton QLD

Technicians (Trades & Services)

Full-time

About Us and the Role
Join a growing, dynamic team at Thornhill Australia, a trusted leader in the Plate Heat Exchanger Service industry for over 30 years. As we expand our business, we’re excited to welcome a qualified Workshop Service Technician to our Qld service centre in Stapylton. You’ll have the opportunity to work for clients that are grateful for your service and happy to talk to you. BTW: this job is 100% safe from replacement by AI for at least the next 20+ years.

Key Responsibilities
As a Workshop Service Technician, you’ll:

Provide hands-on, 24/7 service for clients, stripping, rebuilding, and general repairs on Plate Heat Exchangers.

Conduct in house preventative maintenance and respond quickly to client breakdowns, helping a variety of industries stay efficient and operational.

Work closely with a skilled and supportive team while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a sharp attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

You will have a proven Service Workshop background, first and foremost.

Experience with Plate Heat Exchangers is ideal OR a Trade Certification OR good experience in servicing equipment similar to a plate heat exchanger.

A current driver’s license and basic computer skills are essential.

A self-starter who can manage time and workflow independently.

Familiarity with OH&S, JSA, and Hygiene standards.

Experience in the Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and/or Food & Beverage industry is a plus, but not required.

Understanding of what it means to be a part of a “Service Team”, including some weekend works and generous overtime opportunities.

Hourly rate negotiable on experience.

About Us
Since 1992, Thornhill Australia has specialised in the maintenance and refurbishment of Plate Heat Exchangers. We handle everything from gasket replacement and plate cleaning to hydrostatic testing and supplying parts. With a customer base spanning energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, mining, and other critical industries, we pride ourselves on providing technical expertise and reliable service and we are an important partner for our clients.

Your Initial Role

Assist the senior site service technician and service coordinator with daily tasks, ensuring smooth operations and quality control.

Perform in house hands-on tasks like pressure washing, crack testing, and re-gasketing of heat exchange plates in a workshop environment.

Learn the mechanical characteristics of plate heat exchangers, how they work, and how to build, strip and repair back to OEM specifications.

Control goods receiving and dispatch, while occasionally working locally onsite with our Service Technicians.

Manage in house workflow and general workshop duties.

What You Bring

A valid QLD Driver’s License (essential) and a Forklift License (a bonus).

Great communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn. Heat exchangers are a critical part of any large production facility. AI will not take this job away at any point in the foreseeable future because it is so hands-on.

Ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.

What We Offer

Convenient onsite parking and use of work vehicles.

Central location with easy freeway access.

Uniforms and safety gear provided.

In house training.

Immediate start.